--- title: "Kusadasi Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi description: "Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus" --- # Kusadasi πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Β· Turkey Β· Eastern Mediterranean > "Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.3 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.5h - **Departure Sailings:** 4 - **Visiting Sailings:** 804 - **Cruise Lines:** 9 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Oct (123 sailings), Jul (116 sailings), Aug (111 sailings) ## About Kusadasi KuşadasΔ± is a busy Aegean port town, and the main reason people stop here is Ephesus, about 20 minutes away by bus or taxi. The Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre are the standout ruins, both still impressive in scale. The Terrace Houses show how wealthy residents lived, with mosaics and frescoed walls intact. Get there early before the heat and the tour groups build up. Back in town, Pigeon Island is a small fortress surrounded by gardens with views over the harbour. The old quarter, KaleiΓ§i, has narrow alleys with Ottoman-era houses, carpet shops, and a few hammams. Ladies Beach, south of the centre, has sand and clear water for swimming. The Grand Bazaar sells leather, ceramics, textiles, and Turkish delight, and bargaining is expected. Dolmuş (shared minibuses) are cheap for getting to Ephesus. Fresh grilled fish at the waterfront is the standard lunch. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** TRY (Turkish Lira) - **Language:** Turkish - **Timezone:** Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3) - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 37.8653, 27.2525 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Kusadasi/@37.86532,27.25248,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Kusadasi&ll=37.86532,27.25248&z=13) ## Things to Do in Kusadasi Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/87dc0b01-7f0b-45f2-a19b-3ffc22e56731.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (12,160) | 6h | βœ“ | €35 | Viator | | [Best of Ephesus: Private & Group Skip-the-Line Tour for Cruisers](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/790c1dc0-cfab-4a20-bab7-2e1cd0e27b9f.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (12,163) | 5h | βœ“ | €18 | Viator | | [PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/894506ce-0425-48e2-b155-21774adbb803.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (9,384) | 6h | βœ“ | €26 | Viator | | [Ephesus and Temple of Artemis Private Tour from Kusadasi Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cc17d816-1969-45a8-b819-53254a8e63d1.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (925) | 4h | βœ“ | €18 | Viator | | [NO HIDDEN FEES PRIVATE & Group Ephesus, Mary's House Guided Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4f81f91b-cd6e-4695-8af4-679592e3c76c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (2,894) | 6h | βœ“ | €99 | Viator | | [PRIVATE All Inclusive Ephesus Tour (SKIP-THE-LINE)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/30974ae9-ca63-447d-b190-4fcd36aa404e.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (2,347) | 6h | βœ“ | €63 | Viator | | [For Ship Guests:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR & On Time Return](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5b90d5e1-ded8-40cb-bb7b-0efbc9c78763.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (2,262) | 6h | βœ“ | €35 | Viator | | [Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fa07cbac-9883-4d87-af18-1c5d67de0fc7.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (2,141) | 5h | βœ“ | €23 | Viator | | [PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary's House (Meryemana) and Ephesus](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b7cb5196-2c5a-45fb-afe7-064fa399603e.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,367) | 6h | βœ“ | €26 | Viator | | [Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f2bd8692-db41-47d8-8753-16cfd4b2e279.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,130) | 6h | βœ“ | €12 | Viator | | [Private Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port with Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f1ef5379-006b-44e6-b5ff-5ab88890a45b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (882) | 6h | βœ“ | €35 | Viator | | [Private Tour in Ephesus and Traditional Turkish Bath from Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/27a58c2b-87f2-4ba7-a17a-10187973d0c5.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (780) | 5h | βœ“ | €38 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Izmir](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/izmir.md): 34 nm - [Patmos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/patmos-island.md): 47 nm - [Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bodrum.md): 51 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-spice-passage-adriatic-to-istanbul~MSC-LIRICA-20270109-4.md)** - **Price:** €289 per person (€578 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Lirica](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-lirica.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-01-09 - **Itinerary:** Silk Spice Passage – Adriatic to Istanbul ## Featured Cruises from Kusadasi Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Adriatic & Aegean Vein – Istanbul & Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adriatic-aegean-vein-istanbul-kusadasi~MSC-LIRICA-20270109-7.md) | MSC Lirica | MSC Cruises | 2027-01-09 | 7 | €492 | | [Sun-Kissed Odyssey – Athens, Rhodes & Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-kissed-odyssey-athens-rhodes-kusadasi~CEL-CELEBRITY_INFINITY-20270322-11.md) | Celebrity Infinity | Celebrity Cruises | 2027-03-22 | 11 | €798 | | [Sunken Mosaic – Athens, Valletta & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunken-mosaic-athens-valletta-barcelona~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270707-10.md) | Carnival Sunshine | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-07-07 | 10 | €1,051 | ## Browse Cruises - 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